Sorry I haven’t updated gang, just haven’t gotten around to it. But here we go…

I have been moved to a permanent department, and one that’s a challenge… Pet Supplies, Department #8.

I know, you all are gasping now, but I’m enjoying it! At least I knew what to do when I got there because I had worked it here and there before. And the dept. manager already likes me! So there you go! And, also, I’ve gotten register training, so I’m checking customers out up front only during a bad rush period. But still, I’m a helpful chap. Last night, I was walking by the front going to lunch, noticed that the CSM had a line backed up and she was alone, so I just asked her “got a bag? I’ll open up for you”, and she stuck me on 24 then and there, so that’s how willing I am to relieve the pressure of working in a place like that. And believe me, with the shopping season looming on the horizon this week, that talent of mine will be put to good use more often than not. But we’ll see. And as always, I’ll keep you posted.

Ciao!

Well, I went to the doctor on Thursday, and got some antibiotics, and started feeling better on Friday. Thank goodness, I was so scared over the blood that I thought I was going to die. But, my throat is clear, and I’ll take the rest of the prescription (4 days worth left) to get it gone good.

In other news: MANAGERS STILL FUCKING SUCK! Both graveyard managers pulled me into an office last night at work and told me that I need to pick up my pace and see improvement in a week. They’re treating me again like I’m supposed to be Superman. I DON’T KNOW THESE DEPARTMENTS BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS! Geezus, I mean, they expect Joe the Bum off the street to be able to know how to stock in one night. They’re NOT giving me the benefit of the doubt, although if you were to ask them, they would like to you and say they were giving it. What a fucking sick world we live in when all management cares about is getting their job done and not worrying if someone dies in the process. I think I might start looking for me another job.

And another problem: I don’t think I’m gonna get the phone bill paid again, so I might disappear again for about 2 weeks at the end of this month. Oh well.

Folks, over the last 2 or 3 days, I’ve had a real problem with a sore throat and nausea. The nausea has passed, but when I woke up today, I started to spit up blood. It’s definately not a good sign, and I am going to see the doctor later on this morning. I think I may have gotten a case of strep throat real bad and my mom recommends that I get some antibiotics. Hopefully I can put the pieces back together by Friday so I don’t have to miss work.

Again, pray for me and I’ll be thinking of all of you today.

Nick

Last night, when I went into work, I felt miserable. My throat was sore for the 3rd time in 4 months, and I was very tired. I don’t know how I managed to make it through the night of work, but I did, and I admire myself for it no matter what anyone else may think. Especially managers.

I had mondo trouble getting to sleep this morning, I tossed and turned from about 9:30 until 11:30 trying to get to sleep. I finall did and slept until 4:30, woke back up for five minutes, went back to sleep, then got back up at 6:40. It was rough and I feel worn out, which is not good considering I have to go to work at 10:00 yet again tonight. I’ll find some way to make it though, I always have in the past.

Well, let me just say this, I have a lot to learn about stocking. I got the task of stocking Department #18, aka Christmas.
I was left 3 buggies full of returns from 2nd shift that they were too lazy to put up. I had another buggy of junk to put up,
and 7 pallets of freight, half of which wouldn’t go up on the shelves.

I started at 10:30, and was expected on my FIRST NIGHT to have it all put up, zoned, and merchandise pulled from the
risers to fill the shelves to fill the sidecounters and endcaps by 2:00 AM!

The fucking manager was crazier than hell!

And btw, I got done at 6:45 AM, and now have 12 minutes overtime to take off tonight. And I already know where I’ll be
tonight, Departments #17 and #21, aka Furniture. Hopefully I’ll do better tonight than last. Pray for me!

Welcome to the world of 3rd shift stocking!

As I am writing this, I am preparing for my first time working the graveyard shift tonight. For the past 6+ months, I have been working from 4:00 PM until 1:00 AM, and now I’m woking 10:00 PM until 7:00 AM. I’ve already got my sleeping patter adjusted (I hope), but I really expect it to be hell in a handbasket tonight. At least I have freinds there to give me a hand if I need it.

OTOH, I don’t know where to begin to try to update my webpage, it’s been sitting dormant for months. I don’t have GSN anymore because I don’t even have cable, and I don’t have much free time lately. I’ll find some way to do it however.

If anyone is reading this, where can I get in on the “Friday Five”? Just curious….

Ciao!

Thanks to Mike, who got me in on this, which I’ve been wanting to do for a while now.

Hope that a lot of people will keep tabs on this journal in the future!